Definition of "grinds" []

• Tutoring; extra lessons in a specific subject outside of school hours. Grinds are often given by private individuals or firms, and might not be provided by the school. (noun)
• Plural form of grind. (noun)
• Third-person singular simple present indicative form of grind. (verb)

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• "Like some Charo of the Chugach, Palin grinds out the same quips and winks and seems even less prepared for 2012, in any capacity, than she did in 2008."
• "Behind those ollies and grinds is the razor-sharp business sense of a restless entrepreneur."
• "Minus: Cleaning out the grinds was a bit of a hassle, though this was true for most of the grinders."